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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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